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The Youth Ministry Program of First United Methodist Church in Downers Grove seeks to provide opportunities to grow in faith, connect with others, and nurture service oriented individuals to live out Christ's love in the world. We provide a number of opportunities for youth in the community.

Ignite!

Junior High Ignite is a faith centered fellowship gathering twice a month open to all students in 6th-8th grade. We will meet from 4-5PM in Open Door followed by a meal from 5-6PM.

Senior High Ignite is our high school faith fellowship gathering open to all students in 9th-12th grade. Dinner is from 5-6PM in Open Door, followed by our meeting from 6-7PM.
 

Location: 
Open Door
Date: 
Sunday, September 8, 2013 - 4:00pm

DGFUMC Scholarship Winners!

July 3, 2013 - 3:10pm

Each year, the DGFUMC community offers scholarships to college students who have been important leaders in the life of our church. This year, ten students in our congregation were awarded a scholarship. Congratulations to the following winners:

Lars Feste Emily Ault
Madeleine Snyder Abigail Uhlar
Michael Schramm Elisabeth Schwartzers
Tess Johnson Tegan Gracey
Anie Salgado Shauna Rowe

Senior High Retreat at Camp Duncan

Missing your choir and church friends? Ready to make some new ones? End the summer on a great note by participating in the Senior High Chapel Choir/Youth Ministry retreat to YMCA Camp Duncan! We will leave the church Friday afternoon, August 16, at 5PM for Camp Duncan and return Saturday evening around 7PM.

The cost of the retreat will be $75 per person and will include transportation and all meals. A permission and medical form can be found below. Payment and registration for the retreat is due Friday, August 2nd.

Date: 
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 5:00pm

Wash and Worship

There will be two opportunities this summer (July 7th and August 18th from 8-11AM) to raise funds for choir tour or mission trip with our annual car washes! Contact Katie to help out!

Date: 
Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 8:00am

Grove Fest Parking Fundraiser

Sign-up with Katie to earn credit toward Mission Trip or Choir Tour as we sell parking spaces during GroveFest, June 21st-23rd.

Date: 
Friday, June 21, 2013 - 4:00pm

Senior High Mission Trip

The Senior High will head to Hastings, MI for to complete home repairs for the community!

Date: 
Sunday, July 21, 2013 - 9:00am

Mission Trip to the United Church Of Rogers Park

All youth 7th-12th grade are invited to our mission trip July 14th-17th to the United Church of Rogers Park! Registration for the trip is due Sunday, June 9th.

Date: 
Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 9:00am

Senior High Ignite

Senior High Ignite is open to all students entering 9th-12th grade in the fall. We'll gather twice a month during the summer to stay connected!

Location: 
Open Door
Date: 
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 6:00pm

Junior High Ignite

Junior High Ignite is here to keep you connected with your faith and friends during the summer! It meets from 6-8PM twice a month during the summer in Open Door. This group is open to all students entering 6-8th grade in the fall.

Location: 
Open Door
Date: 
Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 6:00pm

Confirmation Prayer Partners

April 22, 2013 - 3:50pm

On Sunday, May 19th, twenty-four 8th graders will be confirmed as new members of our church at the 11:00 worship service. As they begin this important step in their journey of faith, the congregation will have the opportunity to support the Confirmands through prayer!  Sign-up in the parlor on Sunday mornings in May to pray specifically for one of our Confirmands. 

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